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Yes I use the choke.

But I didn't turn the fuel gage off. It doesn't have "Prime" setting. Just on, off, and reserve.

Maybe that's the problem then.

I have a 2005 Honda Shadow Spirit VT750DC. It's brand-ie new..I have maybe 200 miles on it right now. I love it, but it's a MISERY to start, especially if it's been cold for about a week or so. It takes forever to get it to start, and then it takes forever to warm up. Once it's warm it's no problem....

WickedlNl wrote:Kawasaki ninja 6R or Ducatti 749 ?
And we are talking about my first bike so....

Unless you plan on keeping the bubble wrap around the bike, and stuffing the packing peanuts down your pants while you learn to ride it..

I'd aim lower.

I dunno much about the V Star, but I like my Spirit 750

It is also my first bike.

The only 125cc bike I've ever ridden was the Eliminator in my MSF class. I preferred it for the seat height and low center of gravity. It kinda blows if you're tall though.

We all know the friendly "hello" wave..but is there a universal motorcycle sign language for other things? For instance I was reading another message board and someone was discussing how they passed this guy and he patted the top of his helmet and not far down the road was a cop. Is this a...

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In CT you do not need your learner's permit.

Not sure if this is the place for it or not, feel free to move it if need be. Most of my friends with bikes work with me at a renaissance faire. They do rides through the area a lot together, which I intend on joining them on this year now that I have my own bike. Yay! If any of you are looking for ...

sapaul wrote:Really Sherlock?

Wow..yeah Watson.

In fact your riding might improve drastically if you remove your moody head from your rear end.


Just a suggestion.